Leaver Interview | Cathy, Class of 2023
The 2022-23 academic year is fast coming to a close. Another class of Wellingtonians will soon go out into the world to accomplish great things. Until then, some of our 2023 Leavers are reflecting on their time at Wellington and what lies on the road ahead after graduation.
Today, Cathy looks back on four life-changing years as a Wellingtonian. Not long after arriving at Wellington as a year 10 pupil, her world opened up. As a deputy head of house, she learned valuable leadership, teamwork and communication skills. She built her confidence by auditioning for and performing in our Senior School musicals. Ultimately, it all paid off. Next fall, Cathy will be attending her dream school, NYU.
A warm Wellington
welcome
“My first day of school here is my most vivid Wellington memory. I remember walking into my house room. I was super nervous and felt panicked. I was literally shaking. I did not know the house system. I had been to international schools before, but we never had anything like houses before. This system was entirely new to me. I did not know where to go or whom to talk to. I did not even know what a housemaster was. It was intimidating, but the people here were just so welcoming. Then the teacher assigned me a buddy who showed me all around campus. So, the transition was really smooth and easy.”
Growing up and
out of comfort zone
“When I first got here, I was shy. I did not like to do any public speaking or connect with people. I was not fond of going out of my comfort zone or taking on any kind of leadership role. But at some point, my housemaster chose me as our deputy head of house. It really changed me — both my personality and my work ethic. I like to study more and I am more organised, and I am better at planning team activities and connecting with people.”
The courage & confidence
to perform onstage
“If I had never attended Wellington, I never would have performed in a musical. I think if I had gone to another school, I would have never even auditioned. But my friends here are super supportive. They encouraged me to participate, and I ended up really enjoying it. In my time here, I have auditioned for and gotten parts in Joseph and the Magic Technicolor Dreamcoat and Chicago.”
The tools to
achieve her goals
“I think Wellington definitely helped me achieve my goals in terms of personal growth. Also, the university counsellors and teachers here helped me achieve my goals in terms of getting into New York University. That has been my dream school for a very, very long time.”
A look to the horizon
“I want to study media, culture and communication and then graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree. I want to understand the relationship between propaganda, media and the information that we consume every day. I am interested in learning how brands and the media use psychology to persuade us and nudge us in the direction they want us to go in.”
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